Tax and Customs

Tax and Customs

NBR’s national single window launched for simpler trade procedures

Seven out of 19 customs agencies have been integrated

1w ago

Tax return submission deadline extended to Jan 31

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has for a second time extended by a month the deadline for individual taxpayers to file tax returns. 

2w ago

Panel formed to make tax expenditure policy

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) yesterday formed a nine-member committee to make a policy framework for tax expenditure.

3w ago

Tax cuts yield limited impact on rising commodity prices: NBR chairman

Egg, sugar prices became cheaper to some extent, not other commodities, he says

1m ago

Electronic filing of tax return doubles since July

Over 5 lakh submitted e-returns since July 1 to November 24

1m ago

Most SMEs cite tax structure as main barrier

Around 57 percent of surveyed small and medium enterprises (SMEs) cited the existing tax structure as the main obstacle to doing business in compliance with the law, according to a report by the SME Foundation

1m ago

Special arrangements in Nov to help file tax returns

Instead of holding an income tax fair, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) says it will have dedicated officials and special arrangements at field-level offices to extend tax services and facilitate return submissions throughout November.

2m ago

e-filing of tax returns crosses 50,000 in less than a month

The NBR relaunched the e-filing portal on Sep 9

3m ago

Cut dependence on VAT to protect poor: EquityBD

An alliance of 20 local non-governmental and civil society organisations yesterday urged the government to cut dependence on value added tax (VAT), as it takes a heavy toll on the poor.

6y ago

No VAT on remittance

No value added tax (VAT) has been slapped on inward remittance, the National Board of Revenue said yesterday.

6y ago

Insurers want gain tax to go

The Bangladesh Insurance Association (BIA) yesterday demanded withdrawal of a 5 percent gains tax on bonuses given to policyholders against premiums.

6y ago

Owners of CNG auto-rickshaws to be taxed

The owners of CNG-run auto-rickshaws will be brought under the tax net in the upcoming fiscal year, said National Board of Revenue

6y ago

Pahela Baishakh: NBR to organise Halkhata Day

National Board of Revenue (NBR) is going to organise Halkhata Day for the second time marking Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year.

6y ago

Foreign investors demand 5pc corporate tax cut

Foreign investors in Bangladesh yesterday demanded cuts in corporate tax at least 5 percentage points to attract foreign funds and

6y ago

HC asks NBR to unfreeze Robi's bank accounts

The High Court yesterday unblocked Robi Axiata's bank accounts -- just a day after they were frozen by the revenue authority on

6y ago

NBR to hire firm for info on money laundering

The National Board of Revenue is set to hire a global accounting firm to gather information on illegal fund transfers from Bangladesh,

6y ago

NBR seeks end to tax benefit culture

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) plans to come out of the culture of granting tax benefits in a bid to boost collection, said its

6y ago

Tech upgrades to boost tax compliance

A good tax collection system ensures that the method of paying taxes is convenient for taxpayers. Many developed and developing

7y ago